Over the years, the TSA has been pushing PreCheck more and more. It’s admittedly a convenient way to save time at the TSA security checkpoint. But, of course, the more …
family travel
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Roadside Attraction
This Trout Farm in the Smokies Lets You Catch and Eat Your Own Fish
by joehegby joehegDuring our stay in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, we decided to take a little detour from our cabin in the mountains for lunch. About 30–40 minutes from the main strip …
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On the heels of the TSA announcing a program for more groups having access to faster TSA PreCheck lanes at a discounted cost (or for free), they just added yet …
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Travel
Central American Country Updates Its Vaccine Requirements for 2nd Time This Week
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJune 28: “New rule.” July 4: “LOLZ, just kidding. This is what we actually meant.” Honduras has apparently changed its mind. About a week and a half ago, the Central …
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Airlines
It’s Been 2 Years & These Airlines Still Don’t Let Kids Sit With Their Parents
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’ve probably “been there,” in one way or another. You’re traveling with your child, you didn’t pay to sit together, and have needed to ask the gate agent or flight …
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Airlines
Did An American Airlines Flight Wait For Man to Exit 1st to Get to Daddy-Daughter Dance?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing you can say about Americans, it’s that some of us are not particularly nice nowadays. Self-centeredness – someone’s needs and wants, even at the expense of …
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Travel Equipment
I Thought I Had Seen The Dumbest Luggage Ever. This Is Worse
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back I posted a piece about what I thought may have been the most ridiculous piece of luggage ever. I was wrong. I found one that’s even more …
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When I wrote my review of our travels in 2024, I mentioned that we traveled less than we had in 2022 and 2023. Aside from my quick stay in Las …
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Cruises
Cruise Line Left Family of 9 Behind When Late From Cruise-Sponsored Excursion
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re cruising and book an excursion, the general rule of thumb is that if you buy the excursion through the cruise company, the ship is guaranteed to wait for …
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Points & Miles
Virgin Atlantic Household Accounts: For Families Who Want to Earn Points Together (But Not Really Pool Them)
by joehegby joehegVirgin Atlantic’s Household Account program is now open to all Flying Club members. While I’m sure many people might think this program is like British Airways’ or JetBlue’s family pooling… …